Is a mixed gym allowed?

December 28th, 2017

Question:

I am interested in exercise (for health reasons), but the Jewish gyms are too expensive. Does Halacha allow exercise in the same room as non-Jewish males? I will obviously be dressed according to Tznius.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Answer:

Please see the following post, http://dinonline.org/2014/02/22/going-to-mixed-gym/ where a similar question is addressed. If possible you should go to the Jewish gym even if it more expensive. It is as cost that in incurred because you are keeping the correct standard of tznius, and you will not lose out from doing what is correct.

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